Kindle Colorsoft — Colorful e-reader, especially for young readers

Amazon recently expanded its Kindle lineup with the Kindle Colorsoft, a color-display e-reader that comes in a standard and a Kids edition. We tested both versions over several weeks and share our impressions below.

Key specs

• Color display (E Ink color technology)
• 16 GB storage
• Available in a Kids edition with parental controls and child-friendly UI
• Standard Colorsoft available outside the Kids mode

What we found

The Colorsoft brings color to the Kindle family, which makes illustrated books and kids’ content more engaging. The Kids edition adds safety features and a simplified interface geared toward younger readers. When exiting Kids mode, the device behaves like a regular Colorsoft for adults.

Who it’s for

While adults can enjoy the color display, the device is particularly compelling for parents and young readers because of the combination of color rendering and Kids-specific features.

Verdict

The Kindle Colorsoft is a solid step toward making e-readers more appealing to kids and families. If you read a lot of illustrated children’s books, the color display is a meaningful upgrade.

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Source: summarized from recent hands-on reviews and the announcement; original review context: ifun.de (no direct RSS link included).